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历史文化类1、Want to take a rest from your busy and stressful life? Try the following attractions.Attraction 1Near the ancient water town of Wuzhen, the scenic village of Maming provides the perfect destination for travelers seeking a taste of real rural life.Located at a 30-minule drive from the ancient water town of Wuzhen, Maming village is the polar opposite of the well-known tourist destination. There are hardly any crowds here. The old houses are not as well maintained. There are no bright colorful lights that line the walkways. Time seems to stand still in the village, making it the perfect flay trip destination for travelers who want a real experience of rural life.Attraction 2Guyan Huaxiang's reputation as a picture-perfect destination has made it a hub for painters, who come from near and far to capture its beauty with brushstrokes.Guyan Huaxiang's name translates as "painting and dam town". The town staged an art festival between Aug. 13 and 19 this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the local Barbizon Painting School.Attraction 3Datong in North China's Shanxi Province lies at the northeastern edge of a plateau and is in China's first group of 24 historical and cultural cities. Datong is famous for its historical sites as well as natural scenery. The eight popular spots in its Yunzhou district attract numerous tourists from all over the world, including volcanoes, the sleeping Buddha, Haotian Mountain, the soil forest, Sanggan River, Cailiang Mountain, the Lyu Family Mansion and the daylily planting.Attraction 4Hengkeng, a remote village of Shaowu, has a history of over a thousand years. It features traditional architectures, ancient streets and alleys. The ancient village is listed in Traditional Chinese Villages Catalog. You can see villagersrest at a traditional house in Hengkeng, crops are aired at some traditional houses and some elderly villagers are chatting happily, bathed in the warm sunshine. （1）If you prefer country life, which of the following will be your better choice?A.Maming.B.Guyan Huaxiang.C.Datong.D.Beijing.（2）In the middle of August, what will the painters in Guyan Huaxiang enjoy?A.Art works.B.Amazing buildings.C.The sleeping Buddha.D.The soil forest.（3）What is Datong better known for?A.Its ancient streets.B.Its historical attractions.C.Crops aired outsides.D.Its traditional houses.2、There was a time in the 1960’s and 1970’s when some people believed that coffee would replace tea as Britain’s favourite drink, but that did not happen, and today, tea remains Britain’s favourite drink.To say that the British are fond of tea is something of an understatement. From the Royal(皇室的) Family down to the homeless and the out-of-work, tea is more than just a pleasure. It is an important part of life!The popularity of tea in the United Kingdom has a long history. It was in 1657 that Thomas Garway, the owner of a coffee house, sold the first tea in London. The drink soon became popular as another choice besides coffee.In those days, however, tea was not something for anyone. For a century and a half, it remained an expensive drink. Many bosses served a cup of it to their workers in the middle of the morning, thus inventing a lasting British tradition, the “tea break”. But as a social drink outside the workplace, tea was served for thenobility(贵族) and for the growing middle classes. Among those who had the money for tea, it became very popular as a drink to be enjoyed in cafés and “tea gardens”.It was the 7th Duchess of Bedford who, in around 1800, started the popular “afternoon tea”, which took place at about four o’clock. At about the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread with something (e. g. jam) between them, and before long, a small meal at the end of the afternoon with tea and sandwiches had become part of a way of life.As tea became much cheaper during the nineteenth century, its popularity spread right through British society. In working-class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labour. This meal has become known as “high tea”.Today, tea can be drunk at any time of day. Most people in Britain drink tea for breakfast. The mid-morning “tea break”is an institutio n in British offices and factories. Later in the day, “afternoon tea” is still a way of life in the south of England and among the middle classes, while “high tea”has remained a tradition in the north of Britain.（1）Who played an important part in the beginning of tea time in England?A.Thomas Garway.B.The Royal Family.C.The Earl of Sandwich.D.The Duchess of Bedford.（2）What can we learn from the passage?A.The "tea break" kept the workers from being sleepy after lunch.B.Workers could enjoy a cup of tea in "tea gardens"at their workplace.C."High tea"was usually served with the main meal for the middle classes.D.The "afternoon tea" together with sandwiches became popular in around 1800. （3）What is the best title of the passage?A.The Popularity of TeaB.Tea and the BritishC.Tea and the Middle ClassD.The History of Tea3、 Festivals are a great way lo experience a destination in a different way. Whether you're looking for a unique cultural difference or the experience of sheer joy, there is something here for everyone in his article.St. Patrick’s DayDublin, Ireland & New York, USA, March 17thIt has been a cultural and religious celebration held in memory of the death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, since 176（2）On that clay, the whole city turns green and many Irish make traditional bread. It is also one of the most fun days of the year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.South by Southwest FestivalAustin, USA, MarchFounded in 1987, SXSW has been hailed by music fans and media worldwide as one of the top 10 music festivals in the world. It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the integration of technology and film. Free food, drink and music sound good?King’s DayAmsterdam, Netherlands, April 27thKing's Day may well be the best party in Holland and Amsterdam turns a very, bright color of orange on April 27th. People celebrate King Willem Alexander's birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and fun fairs. The king himself travels through the country with his family.Just for LaughsMontreal, Canada, JulyFor comedy lovers there is no other festival better than Montreal's Just for Laughs. The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter. During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.（1）Which of the four festivals mainly involves music and film?A.St. Patrick’s Day.B.South by Southwest Festival.C.King's Day.D.Just for Laughs.（2）What do St. Patrick’s Day and King’s Day have in common?A.They are both religious festivals.B.They are celebrated in the same month.C.They are in honor of the birthday of a great person.D.They both feature a specific color.（3）What can we learn about Just for Laughs?A.It lasts for a month.B.It provides free foods to all.C.It’s the best comedy feast.D.It is concerned with the royal family.4、Located in Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy has become the sign of Italy. It is the third oldest structure in Pisa’s Cathedral Square. There eight floors in the Leaning Tower of Pisa including observation deck at the top. The weight of the tower is about 14,500 metric tons. There are amazing facts of the Leaning Tower of Pisa that we will mention here.The Leaning Tower of Pisa was not originally intended to lean, but because it was built on soft soils the tower gradually leaned to one side. Prior to its restoration (修复) from 1990 to 2001, the tower had a tilt (倾斜) of 5.5 degrees. Many people think that it will fall one day. Millions of tourists come to the lawns around the tower to take the classic photo pretending to hold up or knock down the tower.It is said that you must visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa during the day. At night the shops are closed and it appears unimpressive. But, if you plan to visit on a full moon night, the tower will look charming. Mornings are the best time to beat the crowds. Summer in Pisa is very hot and wet, but you can expect rain in fall and winter.Even though some people regard the tower to be an engineering failure owing to the tilt, the tower has acquired a special place in history. The tower has also been used for experiments by the famous Italian scientist named Galileo Galilei. He is believed to have thrown two balls of different mass from the tower to prove that their falling time is not related to their mass.On your tour you should not miss various places of interest near the Leaning Tower of Pisa including Lucca, Florence, and Santa Maria della Spina.1．What will you see if you go to Pisa’s Cathedral Square?A．The Leaning Tower of Pisa standing in the middle.B．More than one ancient structure to visit.C．The Leaning Tower of Pisa covering a lot of space.D．Pisa’s amazing buildings around the square.2．Why does the tower tend to lean to one side?A．Because it was originally designed like that.B．Because the base of the tower was not strong.C．Because many people came to knock it down.D．Because the builders used lots of soft soils.3．When will you visit the tower if you dislike being disturbed?3A．In summer. B．At night.C．In the morning. D．In winter.4．What has made the tower much more famous?A．It will fall to the ground in the soon future.B．It is an obvious engineering failure.C．Galileo once did experiments on the tower.D．The restoration lasted more than ten years.5、Popular music programs，such as The Coming One and Produce 101 , seem to have brought Chinese young people something above sheer entertainment一they have created them a new type of social life，Peng Yu, a teenage girl from southwestern Sichuan province，is a huge fan of Mao Buyi，who participated in The Coming One 1 launched by Tecent Video.Together with some boys and girls from the different provinces, they formed a fan club.Here is Peng Yu s schedule for this summer vacation, a typical one as a fan.During week days. Peng Yu is online round-the- clock communicating with her allies in Weibo or in Wechat chatting groups. On weekends she goes downtown to meet them to do promotion activities for their idol.“Every week I make ten new friends or more，and we have really good time togethershe said.Peng Yu and her friends should be happy as their icon Mao Buyi, took the first prize in the final.Although the competition has concluded，the fan club members' friendship will continue.Jiang Linjuan, who works for a company in south China's Guangzhou city, is a fan of Chris Li. Recently she went to a party held by Chris Li s fans in the city.“There were seven or eight people of us，from teenagers to 40-year-olds and of varied professions Jiang recalled. “We spent the time together in a restaurant eating and chatting like old friends.“Nowadays young people are mostly from single child families. Being the fans of someone brings these lonely children together，” Hu Guangwei，deputy director of the Institute of Sociology，Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences，was quoted as saying.Xia Xueluan，a professor at the Department of Sociology, Peking University，shares the opinion. “Today’s young people lack the sense of belong ing，” he said. “The fan clubs provide them with a sort of attachment to each other.（1）Which of the following is correct according to thepassage?A. Popular music programs provide something more than pure entertainment for teens.B.Hundred fans from the same province found a fan club for Mao Buyi.C.Most of fans of Chris Li belong^s to the same generation people.D.The activities of the fans club are mainly held face to face.（2）What’s the attitude of the author towards the social life created by pursuing stars?A.Supportive.B. Disapproving.C. Uncertain.D. Indifferent.（3）What will probably be talked about in the next paragraph?A.What kind of harm the music programs will bring in.B.How the music programs are usually organizedC.How fans clubs attach the sense of belonging to fans,D.The development of the stars from music programs.（4）Which is the best title of the passage?A.The Discuss About Pursuing StarsB.Why Do People Love Stars from Music Programs?C.Be A Fan to Have A New Social LifeD.Super Stars from the Singing Contests6、 The 24 Solar Terms(二十四节气), a traditional Chinese calendar that summarizes different seasonal phenomena, have inspired many artists from choreographers(编舞者), painters to composers. The musical couple,Chinese singer Gong Linna and her husband,German composer Robert Zollitsch, are no exception. With the help of their friend, the couple have selected 24 traditional Chinese poems and turned them into 24 songs.From August 7, on the day of li qiu, or the Beginning of Autumn,they have already released four songs,including beginning of Autumn based on Song Dynasty ( 960 - 1127 ) poet Liu Yong’s poem, Shao Nian You,and Autumnal. Equinox , or qiu fen in Chinese,which is inspired by the poem, Qiu Ci, by Tang Dynasty ( 618 - 907 ) poet, Liu Yuxi.“The 24 poems we've selected are not just well-known traditional Chinese poems there are also some less well-known ones. With the music, audiences understandthese poems further and learn the rotation of the 24 Solar Terms, a great part of Chinese culturesaid Gong in Beijing recently.The 24 Solar Terms are viewed as "China's fifth invention” in international meteorological(气象学的) circles. Each of the 24 points on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar matches an astronomical event or signifies a natural phenomenon. In November 2016,the 24 Solar Terms were added to the UNESCO's Lists of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.According to the couple,each of the 24 songs combine traditional Chinese instruments,such as the bamboo flute,xiao ( vertical Chinese flute) and sheng (a traditional Chinese wind instrument) with contemporary musical elements.“The ancient Chinese people invented the 24 Solar Terms to guide farming. But because the climate changes, it also influe nces the mood of the people. That’s why we have so many traditional Chinese poems inspired by the 24 Solar Terms," says Jing, who is also the editor of Gong's series of singing teaching materials. “Traditional Chinese poems are must-reads for students, but few people read Chinese poems after leaving school. With music,it can be easier to remember and understand the poems."（1）According to the passage, which of the following is true?A.It is Gong Linna and her husband who have turned 24 traditional Chinese poems into24 songs.B.Gong has already released 24 song's so far.C.All the 24 traditional Chinese poems are not famous.D.The 24 songs are accompanied only with traditional Chinese instruments.（2）Why is the 24 Solar Terms regarded as "China's fifth inven tion”?A.Because it is invented by ancient Chinese.B.Because it has been added to the UNESCO's Lists.C.Because it summarizes different seasonal phenomena and is very useful to guide farming.D.Because many traditional Chinese poems are inspired by the 24 Solar Terms. （3）What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.The ancient Chinese people invented the 24 Solar Terms to change climate.B.Many traditional Chinese poets' inspiration came from the 24 Solar Terms.C.People must read Chinese poems after leaving school.D.Learning music is easier than learning poems.（4）What is the best title for the passage?A.Chinese Singer Gong Linna and Her HusbandB.Songs for All SeasonsC.China’s Fifth InventionD.Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity答案1答案：（1）A; （2）A; （3）B解析：（1）细节理解题。

文学与艺术类1、Many of us listen to music while we work, thinking that it will help us to concentrate on the task at hand. And in fact, recent research has found that music can have beneficial effects on creativity. When it comes to other areas of performance, however, the impact of background music is more complicated.The idea that listening to music when working is beneficial to output probably has its roots in the so-called “Mozart effect”. Put simply, this is the finding that spatial rotation performance(空间旋转能力) is increased immediately after listening to the music of Mozart, compared to no sound at all.How sound affects performance has been the topic of research for over 40 years, and is observed through a phenomenon called the irrelevant sound effect. To study irrelevant sound effect, participants in the research are asked to complete a simple task which requires them to recall a series of numbers or letters in the exact order in which they saw them. The tricky thing is being able to do this while ignoring any background noise.Two key characteristics of the irrelevant sound effect are required for its observation. First, the task must require the person to use their rehearsal abilities(复述能力), and second, the sound must contain acoustical variation(声学变化). Where the sound does not vary much acoustically, the performance of the task is much closer to that observed in quiet conditions.The irrelevant sound effect itself comes from attempting to process two sources of ordered information at the same time—one from the task and one from the sound. Unfortunately, only the former is required to successfully perform the recall task, and the effort in ensuring that irrelevant order information from the sound is not processed actually hinders(阻碍) this ability.A similar conflict is also seen when reading while in the presence of lyrical music. In this situation, the two sources of words—from the task and the sound—are in conflict. The cost is poorer performance of the task in the presence of music with lyrics.What this all means is that whether having music playing in the background helpsor hinders performance depends on the task and on the type of music, and only understanding this relationship will help people maximize their productivity levels.1. “Mozart effect” is mentioned to ________.A. explain how music can relax peopleB. show music can improve performanceC. advise people to listen to Mozart musicD. stress Mozart music gains wide attention2. It can be inferred that participants in the research ________.A. have improved their rehearsal abilityB. perform better in the quiet conditionsC. ignore the background noise successfullyD. prefer the music with great sound variation3. Paragraph 6 is written to ________.A. support an ideaB. make a contrastC. introduce a topicD. describe a fact4. What is the best title for the passage?A. Music shapes your lifeB. Music develops your creativityC. Choose quiet music for your workD. Does music make you concentrate?2、The arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children's music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.In a word, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.1.According to the passage, music could make students smarterby .A.improving their classroom skills and paying attentionB.improving their classroom skills and imaginationC.improving their attention, direction and imaginationD.learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas2.What does the underlined phrase “glued to” in the second paragraph mean?A.Unwilling to turn on.B.Always looking.C.Unwilling to leave.D.Always playing.3.The third paragraph mainly tells us that musiccould .A.give children self-expression and self-confidenceB.bring to children achievement and successC.give children something to be proud ofD.develop children’s self-confidence4.What’s the best title for this passage?A.Music is a must as a course at schoolB.Music builds children’s self-confidenceC.Music makes students much smarterD.Learning music and making music3、Auld Lang Syne is a song that everyone drunkenly sings, which marks the start to a brand new year. No one ever seems to know the words (something about forgetting old acquaintances?) or what they mean (why would we want to forget people?), but, in America,it's as much a part of New Years' tradition as wine. But why?The lyrics(歌词) to the song come from a poem written by the great Scottish poet Robert Bums in 1788. Its title is believed to be an old Scottish way of saying “a long time ago. ’’ Phrases like “In the days of auld lang syne” also appear in other Scottish fairy tales and poems, usually as a way of saying “Once Upon a Time. ”While it still causes confusion, it is believed that the opening lines of the song are meant to be rhetorical(夸张的);“Should auld acquaintance b e forgotten,and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and auld lang syne?” therefore means we should have a drink in honor of whatever is passing, and remember old friends.When the Scots immigrated to America in the 19th century, they brought the song with them. But its great popularity can be largely due to the Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo.In 1965, he explained how he himself came to associate the song with the end of the year to Life magazine:“Auld Lang Syne is o ur theme song—and was long before anyone ever heard us on the radio. In our particular part of western Ontario, where there’s a large Scottish population, it was traditional for bands to end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. We didn't think it was known here.If you want to see the singer in action,check out his final performance on the eve of 1977, after performing for 48 years in a row.1.How might people feel when first hearing the song Auld Lang Syne?A.Confused.B.Moved.C.Energetic.fortable.2.Why do people sing Auld Lang Syne when New Year is coming?A.To hope for good luck.B.To celebrate the New Year.C.In honor of Robert Bums.D.In memory of the past.3.Why is Guy Lombardo mentioned in the text?A.He created the song Auld Lang Syne.B.He made the song Auld Lang Syne more popular.C.He brought the song Auld Lang Syne to America.D.He was the first to sing the song Auld Lang Syne.4.What might be the best title for the text?A.What does Auld Lang Syne Mean?B.Who Makes Auld Lang Syne Popular?C.How does Auld Lang Syne Come into Being?D.Why do People Sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year Eve?4、In the 19th century the novel came into its own. Thousands upon thousands of novels were published. Of those novels, very few are remembered today. However, there are exceptions: the works of Jane Austen一Pride and Prejudice(《傲慢与偏见》),Sense and Sensibility《理智与情感》)---for example. They achieved only modest success at first but grew and grew in fame(名声) and reputation.How did Jane Austen become so popular? Of course,the novels are romantic(浪漫的). Everyone knows the love story of Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett (in Pride and Prejudice), and how they overcome their own pride and prejudice to live happily ever after. The lovers are almost as famous today as Romeo and Juliet.But there is more to Austen s popularity than the fact that she wrote about love. The books are very witty(机智的) and ironic(讽刺的), and show a great understanding of society and of people. Pride and Prejudice opens with what must he the most fam ous sentence in the English novel: “It is a truth universally acknowledged(认可), that a single man in possession of a good fortune,must be in want of a wife."The truth,of course, is the opposite: wealthy, unmarried young men are extremely attractive to young women. And women—especially penniless(身无分文) or near-penniless ones—are the subjects of Austen’s tales.Women nowadays may be more equal to men than they were in Jane Austen's day. However,a sense that women still basically live in a world dominated(控制) by men ensures that Austen still has many keen readers.1.What is the point of the article?A.To describe the status of women in Jane Austen's time.B.To promote Jane Austen's novels among teenagers.C.To explore the characteristics of Jane Austen’s novels.D.To analyze why Jane Austen's novels have such a lavSting appeal.2.What can be concluded from the first paragraph?A.Jane Austen wrote a total of four novels in her lifetime.B.Most of the novels written in the 19th century are romances.C.Jane Austen is one of the most successful novelists of the 19th century.D.Jane Austen s novels were a hit when they were first published.3.According to the article,most of the heroines in Austen’s works_______.A.are poor and youngB.are happily marriedC.marry wealthy menD.are penniless but witty4.According to the author, what made Jane Austen's works so popular?a. They are mostly love stories.b. Most of them have a happy ending.c. They are full of wit and irony.d. People can still relate to them today.e. They explain how to succeed in a male-dominated society.A.a,b,cB.a,c,dC.c,d,eD.b,c,e5、Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also L’E nigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist’s showman qualities.The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction a nd expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作)with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.1.Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?A.Optimistic.B.Productive.C.Generous.D.Traditional.2.What is Dali’s The Persistence of Memory considered to be?A.One of his masterworks.B.A successful screen adaptation.C.An artistic creation for the stage.D.One of the beat TV programmes.3.How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?A.By popularity.B.By importance.C.By size and shape.D.By time and subject.4.What does the word “contributions” in the last paragraph refer to?A.Artworks.B.Projects.C.Donations.D.Documents.6、Welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery for information about the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. As a post impressionist painter and one of the most famous artists of all time, Vincent van Gogh has become a model. From growing up in Holland and working as a pastor（牧师）, moving to France and creating an unbelievable collection of artwork, this site takes an in-depth look at Van Gogh's life , his work and the influence he has had on our culture.Van Gogh had many influences on his life including his family and friends, other artists such as Edgar Degas, and his health. To see how each of these affected his life please visit the Important Figures, Artistic Influences and Health sections. For information about how Van Gogh's art has influenced our society today, view the Impact on Art, Cultural References, or News section.If you are interested in adding more Van Gogh to your life, the Van Gogh Gallery has plenty to offer. Download Van Gogh images of some of his most famous paintings as wallpaper for your computer, shop for Van Gogh posters or prints, or check out some of the additional resources available including links to Van Gogh museums andshows. There are even lesson plans from multidiscipline areas for those interested in educating others about Van Gogh's art and life.Van Gogh has influenced generations of young artists worldwide since his time. Today we can see his influence in painting, in poetry and in video. We are happy to display new examples of art that were influenced by Van Gogh in our Van Gogh Community Art section.Tragically, Van Gogh died not knowing the praise his art would receive. He will be forever known as one of the greatest artists of the modern era. Through this website, the Van Gogh Gallery aims to share his life and heritage with the world.1.What’s the function of the Van Gogh Gallery?A.To collect the artworks of Van Gogh.B.To recall people’s memory of Van Gogh.C.To collect experts’ opinions on Van Gogh.D.To provide information about the artist’s life and work.2.What information can you get at the Cultural References?A.How he began his career as a pastor.B.How those around Van Gogh affected his life.C.How he influenced his family and his friends.D.How Van Gogh has influenced today’s society.3.What can we infer about Van Gogh from the passage?A.His artw orks weren’t well received during his lifetime.B.He once worked as a model for painters to make a living.C.His paintings were widely used as wallpapers for computers.D.People widely appreciated his artworks during his lifetime.4.What would be the best title for the passage?A.learn about Van Gogh’s lifeB.welcome to the Van Gogh GalleryC.Van Gogh’s information on younger artists.D.Welcome to an unbelievable collection of artworks.答案1、1.B; 2.B; 3.A; 4.D解析：1．B．词句猜测题．根据文章第二段The idea that listening to music when working is beneficial to output probably has its roots in the so﹣called "Mozart effect"．可知工作时听音乐有利于输出的观点，可能源于所谓的"莫扎特效应"．由此可见，提到"莫扎特效应"，表示音乐可以提高演奏水平．故选B．2．B．推理判断题．根据文章第四段 Where the sound does not vary much acoustically，the performance of the task is much closer to that observed in quiet conditions．可知如果声音在声学上变化不大，则任务的执行更接近于在安静条件下观察到的情况．由此可见，可以推断，研究参与者在安静的环境中表现更好．故选B．3．A．推理判断题．根据文章第六段 A similar conflict is also seen when reading while in the presence of lyrical music． In this situation， the two sources of words ﹣from the task and the sound﹣are in conflict． The cost is poorer performance of the task in the presence of music with lyrics．可知在有抒情音乐的情况下阅读也会出现类似的冲突．在这种情况下，任务和声音中的两个词源是冲突的．成本是在有歌词的音乐的情况下，任务的表现较差．由此可见，此段内容是为了证明上面观点，故选A．4．D．标题判断题．根据文章大意，本文主要讲述了音乐能否提高人们的注意力和生产力，本文通过实验进一步研究"声音效应"对性能的影响．由此可见，Does music make you concentrate？符合题意，故选D．2、1.B; 2.C; 3.D; 4.A解析：1.文章大意:音乐在学生的成长过程中其作用不容忽视,是学校必须的一门课程。

1、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项。

The “Chong Yang Festival” is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is also known as the Double Ninth Festival. ___1___ Climbing MountainsPeople like to climb mountains on this festival, so Double Ninth Festival is also called “Mountain-climbing Festival”.The 9th lunar month, with clear autumn sky and bracing air, is a good time for sightseeing. ___2___. It is really refreshing to climb mountains and enjoy the beauty of nature at this bright and clear time in autumn.Climbing mounting also indicates “climbing to a higher position”. Another reason why climbing mountains are valued by people, especially by the elderly is that it has a meaning of “climbing to ligneous life”. Climbing mountains on Double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang Dynasty.___3___Drinking Chrysanthemum Flower(菊花) WineThe chrysanthemum flower wine is unique in brewing. In ancient times, people usually picked fresh chrysanthemum flowers and leaves on the 9th of the 9th lunar month, and brewed the mixture of them and grains into the wine. ___4___. The wine is said to have wholesome effects on sharpness of the eye, drop of high blood pressure, reduction of weight and removal of stomach trouble, thus contributing to longevity.___5___The Double Ninth cake is also known as “flower cake”. It dates back to the Zhou Dynasty. It is said that the cake was originally prepared after autumn harvests for farmers to have a taste of what was just in season, and it gradually grew into the present cake for people to eat on the Double Ninth Day.A. Eating Double Ninth CakeB. Making “flower cake” with friendsC. A lot of poems were devoted to this customD. So people love to go sightseeing this monthE. It would not be drunk until the same day next yearF. Here are some traditional customs of the Double Ninth FestivalG. But few Chinese people are aware of the importance of the festival2、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项。

历史文化类阅读—高考英语一轮复习材料分析练百题距离高考还有一段时间，不少有经验的老师都会提醒考生，愈是临近高考，能否咬紧牙关、学会自我调节，态度是否主动积极，安排是否科学合理，能不能保持良好的心态、以饱满的情绪迎接挑战，其效果往往大不一样。

以下是本人从事10多年教学经验总结出的以下学习资料，希望可以帮助大家提高答题的正确率，希望对你有所帮助，有志者事竟成！养成良好的答题习惯，是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。

做题前，要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项，并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时，切忌跟着感觉走，最好按照题目序号来做，不会的或存在疑问的，要做好标记，要善于发现，找到题目的题眼所在，规范答题，书写工整;答题完毕时，要认真检查，查漏补缺，纠正错误。

总之，在最后的复习阶段，学生们不要加大练习量。

在这个时候，学生要尽快找到适合自己的答题方式，最重要的是以平常心去面对考试。

英语最后的复习要树立信心，考试的时候遇到难题要想“别人也难”，遇到容易的则要想“细心审题”。

越到最后，考生越要回归基础，单词最好再梳理一遍，这样有利于提高阅读理解的效率。

另附靠前30天复习方法。

一、Children may learn new words better when they learn them in the context of other words they are just learning—according to a new research from the University of East Anglia.Researchers investigated how 18-24-month-olds learn new words—in the context of words they already know well and those they don’t. The findings help explain how children learn new words and suggest a new way that parents and carers could help boost language development.Previous research suggests that when children hear a word they do not know and see an object they have never seen in the context of some objects that they can already name, such as a toy or a ball, they guess that the new word refers to the new thing.Dr. Larissa Samuelson from the university wanted to know if the strength of a child’s knowledge of familiar things –how well they know what “cars” or “balls” are, for example – mattered for learning new words and remembering them. They asked 82 children to take part in the study and carry out two experiments among them. And then they got some really surprising findings."We had expected that a stronger knowledge of familiar words would be better for learning new words, but we found the opposite was true." Dr Samuelson said. "This new study suggests another way we might be able to help boost children’s ability to remember new word-object links—by teaching them in the context of other things that they are just learning."It seems counterintuitive, but it is perhaps because the less well-known items don’t compete with the new words as much. If they learn new words in the context of playing with well-known items such as a ball or book, they don’t process the new word as much.1.What is the purpose of the new research?A.To challenge the findings of previous studies.B.To observe the process of children's learning.C.To better understand children's word learning.D.To compare children's different learning styles.2.What can be inferred from Dr. Samuelson’s words?A.Their findings are out of expectation.B.Their research should focus on children.C.We should be more patient with children.D.We need to provide guidance on learning.3.What does the underlined word “counterintuitive” mean in the last paragraph?A.Consistent.B.Encouraging.C.Impractical.D.Unreasonable.4.What does the text mainly tell us?A.Less familiar words help children learn better.B.Word-object links contribute to better learning.C.New research finds the secrets of raising children.D.Children learn better with the help of their parents.二、The Olympic spirit is about a lot more than winning medals and setting records. Just look at the story of swimmer Eric Moussambani.The Equatoguinean found his passion for swimming shortly after high school. Unfortunately, football is far and away the most popular sport in Moussambani's home country. Living in such a football-crazed country, it was difficult for Moussambani to find a place to train consistently(持续地).Eventually, he found a 13-meter-sized hotel pool that he only had access to three hours a week. On days he could not use the pool, he trained in rivers.After about eight months of swimming, he gained entry into the 2000 Summer Olympics through a program where the International Olympic Committee gave wildcards to developing nations to promote their sport further. In Sydney, Moussambani saw an Olympic-sized swimming pool for the first time, which was so big that Moussambani said he was “so scared” to compete in it.The day of the 100m freestyle came. Moussambani made an energetic start in the first 50 meters, but in the final half of the race, he struggled to stay afloat(漂浮着),so much so that those on the sidelines considered jumping in and helping him out of the water. “"It w as then that I heard the crowd screaming and shouting, encouraging me to 'Go, go, go.' It gave me the strength tofinish,”Moussambani said.Moussambani finished the race with a time of 1:52.72, the slowest recorded time in Olympic history, but the fans did not care, cheering him as if he had broken the world record. “This is what theOlympics are all about," a commentator said. “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning, but taking part. The essential thing in life is not defeating others, but fighting well," he said. Moussambani serves as the national swim team coach for Equatorial Guinea now. Gone are the days when Equatoguinean swimmers needed to train in open water. They now have two Olympic-sized swimming pools. Moussambani hopes to grow the sport in his country.1.Why did Moussambani fail to get proper swimming training?A.Swimming was not taken seriously in his country.B.Swimming in rivers appealed to him.C.He was busy with his schoolwork.D.He could not afford it.2.How did Moussambani do in the race?A.He was too scared to swim.B.He quit at the first sign of trouble.C.He finished with great difficulty.D.He was pulled out of the water halfway.3.What did the commentator think of Moussambani?A.He showed the Olympic spirit.B.He was a talented swimmer.C.He disappointed his fans.D.He could have fought better.4.What does Moussambani wish to do now?A.Build some Olympic-sized swimming pools.B.Promote swimming in his country.C.Coach the national swim team.D.Win an Olympic medal.三、What will the future be like? Good or bad? A lot of science-fictional writing imagines a world which is dark and scary. In Blade Runner, Harrison Ford hunts robots in a chaotic(混乱的) Los Angeles. Planet of the Apes shows a hopeless future to humankind.There's a word to describe the kind of future world which often appears in science fiction: dystopia. It means an imagined place where things are unpleasant or bad. The opposite is utopia. But does tomorrow's world have to be so disappointing?No. A new project wants to use the power of science fiction to inspire people to create a better future. Project Hieroglyph brings together writers, scientists, engineers and artists to create optimistic stories about things which really could happen in the next 50 years.It's just a matter of making an effort. Experts say it's easier to create a dystopia than write a feel-good story. There's more conflict in a world full of problems, and stories are interesting when there are a lot of problems to solve. No challenge, no story!But the project produced a book with some promising plots. One of them is about environmentalists who fight to stop entrepreneurs(创业者) from building the first hotel in Antarctica. Well, there's conflict and it seems reasonable, so it could be a good story.But will these stories actually change something or just keep us entertained? Ed Finn, the book's editor, thinks the former. He says: "A good science-fictional story can be very powerful. It can inspire hundreds, thousands, millions of people to do something that they want to do."The influence of science fiction can already be seen in modern research, says Professor Braden Allenby. He asks: "Why are people working on, for example, invisibility cloaks(斗篷)? Well, Harry Potter uses the cloak, right?"Time will tell how far we can go. Let's dream big and think outside the box. Who knows what wonderful things we can come up with?1.What does the underlined word "utopia" in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A.A real world where people can do anything they like.B.An imagined place where things are unpleasant or bad.C.An imaginary perfect world where everyone is happy.D.A wild and terrible place where no one can live happily.2.Why do experts say "it's easier to create a dystopia than write a feel-good story"?A.A dystopia needs less imagination.B.A feel-good story is more interesting.C.There is no conflict in a feel-good story.D.There are more problems to solve in a dystopia.3.Why does Professor Braden Allenby take "invisibility cloaks" as an example?A.To catch readers' attention.B.To amuse science fiction readers.C.To introduce a science-fictional story.D.To show the influence of science fiction.4.What is the best title for the passage?A.What Is Science Fiction?B.Can Science Fiction Help Us?C.What Will Man Do in the Future?D.Shall We Live a Better Life in the Future?四、Tobogganing, or sledding (雪橇), likely comes before the colonization of North America. Records show that Canada's First Peoples used small sleds to transport their belongings and food between camps, Raymond Flower writes in The History of Skiing and Other Winter Sports. But modern-day sled races can trace their origins back to the Swiss Alps in the late 1800s when British tourists decided to race in wooden luges (a sled used by one person) that locals had used to travel through snow. The origin is debatable in snowy northern New York, however, where there's evidence that Albany held bobsled (a sled used by two or more people) races as early as 1885.Wherever they began, sled races quickly became popular. The famous Cresta Run, named after the Swiss town near the base of its course, was built in 1885 using snowbanks. The first organized competition was in 1898, hosted by the first bobsled club in nearby St. Moritz (a city in Switzerland). It was then that sledding began to separate from the luge to include two new sports: bob sledding, and skeleton sledding (俯式雪橇).Cresta Run is considered the birthplace of the skeleton, a particularly daring form of sled-ding. Unlike the luge, where competitors ride feet-first on a sled with metal runners, the skeleton sledding is a steel sled with a slim appearance. Riders lie down on the sled headfirst, then drop suddenly down an ice track. Bobsledding, meanwhile, involves teams of two to four in which the person in front controls directions and the player in back brakes when needed. It earned its name after competitors started swinging back and forth to speed up the sled.Bobsledding initially overtook skeleton sledding in popularity, becoming one of a handful of sports played at the first Winter Games in 1924. The skeleton sledding was limited to the Cresta Run for decades because other bob runs around the world were not built for the steel skeleton sled. But in the 1970s, adjustments were made to both the skeleton and bob runs in order to include the event at future winter games.1.What can we infer about Raymond Flower?A. He is a writer.B.He is good at sledding.C. He invented the sledding race.D.He set the first record of sledding.2. How does skeleton sledding differ from the luge?A. Skeleton sledding runs on metal runners.B. Skeleton sledding doesn't have back brakes.C. Riders on Skeleton sledding sled with their feet.D.Skeleton sledding needs players to lie down on it headfirst.3. What limited the popularity of skeleton sledding?A. Its special shape.B. Its speed.C. Its steel runners.D. Its unsuitable adjustments.4.What can be the best title for the text?A. Why is sledding so popular?B. How did sledding develop in Switzerland?C.What are sledding adventures about?D.How did people kill time in North America?五、If you learned about Thanksgiving in an American elementary school, chances are that the holiday is in honor of how the Pilgrim(清教徒) of Plymouth, Mass, celebrated the harvest by enjoying a dinner with their friendly Indian neighbors. This story is inspired by a real 1621 meal, which reflects neither the 17th century nor the 21st century understanding of it.An 1889 novel that described Thanksgiving as an outdoor feast became a best-seller. The growing ad industry helped spread popular images of the tale. By the 1920s, Thanksgiving was the most talked-about holiday in U.S. classrooms. The parts that made the colonists(殖民者) look bad were left out.However, many classrooms are beginning to change. And on a recent Saturday morning in Washington D.C., about two dozens teachers went to the National Museum of the American Indian to learn a better way to teach the Thanksgiving story. When Gokey, the museum’s teacher-services worker, explained that early Thanksgivings celebrated the burning of a Pequot village in 1637 and the kill ing of Wampanoag leader Massasoit’s son, listeners felt shocked."I look back now and realize I was teaching a lot of wrong facts and ideas,” Tonia Parker, a second-grade teacher told TIME.Teachers like the ones at the workshop know that change is coming, and state social-studies standards increasingly encourage students to look at history from multiple angles. Moreover, teachinga better lesson about thankfulness is something anyone can support.At the workshop in Washington, after learning something new, participants learned to say Wado. That Cherokee word means “Thank you”.1.What did Americans learn about Thanksgiving from the elementary school?A.It was first celebrated in 1889.B.It was a family feast for the Pilgrims.C.It reflected the real history of the 17th century.D.It showed the friendship between the Pilgrims and Indians.2.Why did some teachers go to the National Museum of the American Indian?A.To confirm the importance of the holiday.B.To prepare for the changing of the classroom.C.To find a more appropriate way to teach Thanksgiving.D.To correct their misunderstanding about Thanksgiving.3.What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A.Wado means “Thank you ”in Cherokee.B.Lessons about thankfulness are increasingly popular.C.Participants at the workshop learned to support each other.D.Students are encouraged to see history from different aspects.4.What would be the best title of the text?A.The Importance of Thanksgiving EducationB.Thanksgiving: a Holiday with a Hidden TruthC.Thanksgiving: a Holiday Popularized by a NovelD.The Reform of Education in American Classrooms六、In many—even most—space-themed films, whenever the Earth faces a disaster, the solution is always leaving the planet by spaceship. But an amazing Chinese sci-fi movie, The Wandering Earth, offers a different idea.In the film, which is adapted from a short story by Chinese sci-fi writer Liu Cixin, the Earth is in danger of being destroyed by the dying Sun. Humans around the world work together to build a huge engine system that will push the Earth away from the Sun. Instead of leaving the Earth behind, this time we're taking it with us.This idea didn't come from nowhere. For thousands of years, Chinese people have had a special emotion towards their "homeland" in their hearts and minds. One old saying is "luo ye gui gen", which means returning to one's homeland in old age, like fallen leaves returning to the roots of their trees. Or look at an ancient poem: "The season called the White Dew(白露) begins tonight. Nowhere as in our native place is the moon so bright." These both show the strong relationship that Chinese people have had with their homeland.This is probably what sets The Wandering Earth apart from Hollywood-style space films. "What Chinese sci-fi?" Guo Fan, the film's director, said in an interview. "Films that can really express our cultural and spiritual core(精神核心) can be called Chinese sci-fi. Otherwise, we're just copying others and telling the same American stories."And the makers of The Wandering Earth may have chosen the best time to tell the Chinese sci-fi story. The film was screened on Feb 5, the first day of Chinese New Year in 2019. It was a time when many people had just made the hard journey back to their hometown. So to them, there is only one possible way to tell the story: The Earth goes wherever humans go, because it's our home.1.What can we know about The Wandering Earth from the passage?A.It follows the latest film fashion.B.It is based on Liu Cixin's book.C.It is a film copying foreign movies.D.It offers us a new experience of watching films.2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A.The suitable season when the film was screened.B.The famous poems mentioned in the film.C.The common points between Chinese films and foreign films.D.The cultural background of the film.3.Why did the makers choose the first day of Chinese New Year to put on the film?A.It was the Spring Festival and many people had time to see it.B.Many old people wanted to return to their hometown.C.It can arouse many people's common feelings at that time.D.Chinese people usually celebrate together on that day.4.What can we infer from Guo Fan's words?A.The American sci-fi fails to express its culture.B.The Wandering Earth tells a foreign story.C.Chinese sci-fi films should have their own features.D.Sci-fi films should express certain spiritual cores.七、If you make a list of the world’s top ten most challenging jobs, chances are that being a teacher will not make the cut. But think about the discouraging task millions of educators face each day as they try to shape a group of often bad-tempered, wild kids into intelligent, well-rounded individuals. That surely has to be the toughest job in the world, especially given that there is no promotion or bonus awaiting them even if they are wildly successful!What if these all-important individuals that we often take for granted disappear from our lives? That was what Project Ed and Participant Media’s Teach campaign asked filmmakers of all ages to imagine in their recently-held competition. Entitled “A World Without Teachers”, its purpose was toinspire more young people to become teachers. However, the 62 amazing video submissions also serve as a reminder of how horrible things would be if we didn’t have these selfless individuals guiding us through life. What was interesting is that even the youngest participants did not appear to be happy at the idea of not having anybody telling them what to do.High-school student Savannah Wakefield reflected if art as we know it today would have been different without teachers. Would Monet have discovered his talent for impressionism? Los Angeles-based Miles Horst, who won the 1000 USD prize for the best adult submission imagines a world where teachers are replaced by a “brain box” in his fun lively entry.Youth category winner Marina Ba rham’s video represents a fact we all know but often forget. Teachers don’t just teach, they inspire—something that no electronic device, no matter how smart, can do! So the next time you think your teacher is being “mean” for trying to channel you in the right direction, imagine a life without him/her. We have a feeling it will not appear as rosy!1.What is the text mainly about?A.The significance of teachers.B.The campaign to promote teachers’ status.C.A survey of people’s views about teachers.D.A competition to win the prize for the best teacher.2.From the passage we can learn that ________.A.teaching naughty kids is a very discouraging taskB.being a teacher is one of the most challenging jobs in the worldC.a successful teacher has the greatest chance to be promotedD.teachers have little influence on kids’ individual development3.What is the purpose of the project “A World Without Teachers”?A.To attract kids to submit more videos of their teachers.B.To encourage more people to go into teaching career.C.To expect teachers to devote themselves to their jobs.D.To remind students to appreciate teachers’ hard work.4.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 suggest?A.Teaching is quite different from other jobs.B.The future of teachers’ wo rk appears inspiring.C.A world without teachers will be unimaginable.D.Many people attach more importance to teaching.八、Chinese people love food made of flour, whether it be dumplings, or flatbread. In the hands of skilled artisans (手艺人),flour is made into lovely models of people or animals to be enjoyed and played with, which brings a unique kind of pleasure. This art form is called dough figurine (面塑).Among the various art styles of dough figurines, Beijing's Dough Figurine Lang is a unique folk art, which is filled with the rich history and customs of the capital city; Their delicate and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of old and new Beijing. In 2008, it was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.It was created by Lang Shao'an. Most of the dough figurines are animals and characters from legends, historical stories, and local operas. The finished product is either put at the end of a thin stick, or on a table for display. Some are mostly for children to eat or play with, with simple forms and vivid decorations, while some are delicate pieces of artwork for display only. For this reason, during the making process, they are often mixed with additives (添加剂)to prevent them from breaking up, being eaten by insects or growing moldy. Over the course of his long career, Lang Shao'an developed a set of skilled fingers with an elegant artistic sense.Lang Jiaziyu, born in 1995, is the third-generation inheritor of Dough Figurine Lang. When he was 15, he created Beijing Olympic Mascot-shaped dough figurines which were highly praised. He looks a bit more fashionable than other folk artisans. In his skilled hands, pop culture icons such as figures based on Marvel comics characters and Chinese mythological figure Nezha with smoky makeup, are resonating with young people.Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in China, Dough Figurine Lang does not get as much attention from the public. Many young people are unwilling to take the time to master a skill that does not make money, which has led to a decline in the number of those who are devoted to the handicraft. Good handicrafts need the devotion of artisans from one generation to another.1.What is special about Dough Figurine Lang?A.It reflects Beijing's culture.B.It is created by many famous artists.C.It shows people's lifestyles and beliefs.D.It is popular with both tourists and the locals.2.Why do artisans add additives to dough figurines?A.To make dough figurines taste good.B.To keep colors brighter and last longer.C.To help shape dough into various forms.D.To better preserve the finished products.3.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.Suggestions for other folk artisans.B.Different art styles of dough figurines.ng Jiaziyu's achievements as an artisan.D.The popularity of modem dough figurines.4.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To call on people to master a skill.B.To appeal to people to value this folk art.C.To teach people ways to appreciate the handicraft.D.To persuade people to protect national cultural heritage.九、Karunori Takishima has been traveling the world to support Japan at every Olympie Cames for the past 15 years, so he intended to see the event in his home city of Tokyo. But when a ban on audience was announced, that dream was over.He had spent nearly $40,000 on 197 tickets for him and his friends to see as many events as possible during Tokyo 2020, which started on July 23."It took an unbelievable amount of time, effort, and passion."Takishima told CNN." But I was so passionate about the Olympics that even though it was very difficult and challenging. I enjoyed the process of buying the tickets."The 45-year-old businessman worked out that if he watched all the events he had booked, he would have broken the Guinness World Record for attendance at Olympic events. He got a refund（退款）on the tickets he had purchased.Takishima's love for the Olympics started in 2005 when he saw a figure skating competition for the first time and immediately bought tickets for the 2006 Torino Olympics in Italy. He was infatuated. It inspired him so much that he has been going to the Olympics ever since.But this year, only members of the media and the selected people were allowed to watch the events. The decision by Olympic officials to ban audience was designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19."And it's the athletes that will suffer the most from the lack of support in the stands，"Takishima said."It's a great loss when your family can't come，"Takishima said." So I hope everyone will at least cheer for them in front of the TV."Despite his disappointment, he said the experience wouldn't stop him from being an Olympic superfan."I will continue to visit and support the Olympics until the day I die，"Takishima said." While I'm still able to move. I plan to see all the Cames from the opening to the closing ceremonies."1.What was Kazunori Takishima's dream？A.To break the Guinness World Record.B.To support Japan at every Olympic Games.C.To compete in the Olympic Games as an athlete.D.To watch the Tokyo Olympic Games on the scene.2.What problem did Kazunori Takishima meet with？A.His efforts got nowhere.B.He failed to get enough tickets.C.His business suffered a great loss.D.He had to watch the Games alone.3.What does the underlined word "infatuated" in paragraph 5 probably mean？A.Upset.B.Ambitious.C.Interested.D.Surprised.4.Who would be affected most without the audience in the Games according to Takishima？A.The sponsors.B.The judges.C.The Olympic officials.D.The athletes.十、Becoming a parent brings out the best in many animals. Although parenting is usually left to the females, males from many species go above and beyond to care for the offspring. Take anemonefish(海葵鱼) for example. In finding Nemo, Marlin swims over 1,000 miles from the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney to rescue his son Nemo, who has been caught by divers. In reality, anemone fish rarely move so far away from their home.Despite their smaller size, the males help the females defend the nest, but only the male anemone fish take care of it. They use their fins as fans to provide a constant flow of oxygen and keep the surroundings clean. They also put a lot of effort in building the nest.The eggs take about five days to hatch. During this important period, dads fan them to provide oxygen and remove the rubbish. They also pick up the eggs in their mouths and move them around toremove any bacteria. One of the biggest threats comes from female sticklebacks(刺鱼), who form organized groups and attack the nests to eat all the eggs.Males defend the newborn fish and bring back the ones who move too far from the nest. Once the fish grow up, they become a little bit more independent and start to swim away. The dad swims after them, picks them up in his mouth, and spits them back into his nest. Eventually, he gets to the point where he can’t keep track of them and that’s when they separate.Doting(溺爱的) fathers are not restricted to the world of fish. In some poison frog species, the dads also warn the moms when the young ones are hungry and need to be fed. It’s generally believed that moms are the caregivers. In fish and frogs, it’s actually more common for the dads to provide care.1.What does the underlined word “offspring” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Children.B.Relatives.C.Friends.D.Colleagues.2.What can we infer about male anemone fish?A.They take full responsibility for building the nest.B.They are much larger than female anemone fish.C.They are actually extremely excellent fathers.D.They frequently make attacks on other fishes.3.What does it mean when the dad can’t track its young fish?A.The dad can’t tend to the young fish.B.The young fish are already independent.C.The living environment is worse.D.The dad is in a state of aging.4.What can be the best title for the text?A.The Model Father in the Animal KingdomB.The New Role of the Male Anemone FishC.The Really Caring Caregivers in LifeD.A Strange Phenomenon in Nature。

As a professor at a large American university, there is a phrase that I hear often from students: “I’m only a 1050. ”The unlucky students are speaking of the score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), which is used to determine whether they will be admitted to the college or university of their choice, or even have a chance to get a higher education at all. The SAT score, whether it is 800, 1 100 or 1550, has becomes the focus at this time of their life.It is obvious that if students value highly their test scores, then a great amount of their self-respect is put in the number. Students who perform poorly on the exam are left feeling that it is all over. The low test score, they think, will make it impossible for them to get into a good college. And without a degree from a prestigious university, they fear that many of life’s doors will remain forever closed.According to a study done in the 1990s, the SAT is only a reliable indicator of a student’s future performance in most cases. Interestingly, it becomes much more accurate when it is set together with other indicators——like a student’s high school grades. Even if standardized tests like the SAT could show a student’s academic proficiency（学业水平）,they will never be able to test things like confidence, efforts and willpower, and are unable to give us the full picture of a student’s potentialities（潜力）. This is not to suggest that we should stop using SAT scores in our college admission process. The SAT is an excellent test in many ways, and the score is still a useful means of testing students. However, it should be only one of many methods used.64. The purpose of the SAT is to test students’.A. strong willB. academic abilityC. full potentialitiesD. confidence in school work65. Students’ self-respect is influenced by their .A. scores in the SATB. achievements in mathematicC. job opportunitiesD. money spent on education66.“A prestigious university”is most prob ablyA. a famous universityB. a technical universityC. a traditional universityD. an expensive university67. This passage is mainly about .A. how to prepare for the SATB. stress caused by the SATC. American higher educationD. the SAT and its effects答案64. B 65. A 66. A 67. D64.解析：这是一道细节推断题。

（英语）高考英语一轮复习专项训练阅读理解(社会文化)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition & Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare's work. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright(剧作家), Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.Group Visits to the Exhibition & TourOpening HoursTheatre Tours:Monday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Exhibition:Monday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will have its own guide for free. To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to us via email.Exhibition and Tour PricesAdult: $15.00Senior (60+): $13.50Student (with valid ID): $11.50Child (5-15): $ 8.00Complimentary: Every 16th person freeGetting hereShakespeare's Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London SEl9DT,UKWe have currently improved security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, and do not bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call+44(0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge (open 24 hours, seven days a week). Cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the entrance hall on New Globe Walk.Where to eatSwan at Shakespeare's Globe serves modern British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea or drinks in our beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors, available for pre- and post-theatre dining.Swan RestaurantMonday- Friday: 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.Saturday: 12 noon- 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.Sunday: 12 noon- 9: 00 p.m.（1）When can you pay a visit to the exhibition?A. Friday at 12:00 p.m.B. Monday at 8: 00 a.m.C. Saturday at 5: 30 p.m.D. Sunday at 7: 00 p.m.（2）If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition & Tour, what is required for them to do?A. They need to hire a guide themselves.B. They must be accompanied by an adult.C. They have to pay $160 for tickets in total.D. They need to email for a reservation in advance.（3）Which of the following applies to visitors?A. They're able to get a taxi near Southwark Bridge.B. They can park on the south side of Southwark Bridge.C. They are required to deposit their bags before entering.D. It's more convenient to drive there than taking public transport.（4）What can we know about Swan Restaurant?A. Afternoon lea is not served on Sunday.B. It serves traditional seasonal food for diner.C. It is closed from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m. on workdays.D. It serves three meals, drinks and afternoon tea.【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，向游客介绍了参观莎士比亚环球展厅的相关服务信息。

2020届高考英语复习阅读理解（历史文化类）专题复习练习AFor Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative."It's no secret that China has always been a source(来源)of inspiration for designers," says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion(时尚)shows.Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学)on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences."China is impossible to overlook," says Hill. "Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion —they are central to its movement. "Of course, only are today's top Western designers being influenced byChina-some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese." Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galiano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs-and beating them hands down in design and sales," adds Hil.For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. "The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers," she says. "China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China-its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways."1.What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?A. It promoted the sales of artworks.B. It attracted a large number of visitors.C. It showed ancient Chinese clothes.D. It aimed to introduce Chinese models.2.What does Hill say about Chinese women?A. They are setting the fashion.B. They start many fashion campaigns.C. They admire super models.D. They do business all over the world.3.What do the underlined words "taking on" in paragraph 4 mean?A. learning fromB. looking down onC. working withD. competing against4.What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Young Models Selling Dreams to the WorldB.A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New YorkC. Differences Between Eastern and Western AestheticsD. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion TrendsBHilversum is a medium-sized city between the major cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht in the Gooi area of North Holland, the Netherlands. Unlike most of the Netherlands, Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand. Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the surrounding forests. They visit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness. For Dutch people, Hilversum is all about textile(纺织) and media industries, and modern architecture.In history, Hilversum was largely an agricultural area. Daily life was marked by farming, sheep raising and wool production. A railway link to Amsterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hilversum. They build themselves large villas(别墅) in the wooded surroundings of the town. One of the families moving in was the Brenninkmeijers, currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands. They moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilversum. But the textile boom lasted only several decades. The last factory closed in the 1960s.The change to a media economy started in 1920, when the Nederlandse Seintoestedllen Fabriek (NSF) established a radio factory in Hiversum. Most radio stations settlled in the large villas in the leafy areas of the town. Television gave another push to the local economy. Hilversum became the media capital of the Netherlands, and Dutch televison stars moved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the town.In the early 1900s, modern architcts W.M. Dudok and J. Duiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum. These modern architectural masterpieces(杰作) are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum. Dudok alone shaped most of 20th century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings still bear his unique characteristics. His maeterpiece: Hilversum Town Hall, was built in 1928-1931. It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks. The building has a remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “blocks”. Actually, one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the W.M. Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.1.Hilversum is different from most of the Netherlands in that ______.A. it has a large populationB. it is cut off from big citiesC. it has many beautiful gardensD. it is in a hilly area with sandy soil2.What was the greatest contribution of the Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?A. Building a railway link to Amsterdam.B.Helping its textile industry to develop.C. Constructing large villas for the poor.D.Assisting its agricultural industry.3.The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of ______.A.a radio factoryB.the medial capitalC.a radio stationD.a TV station4.What is known about W.M. Dudok’s Hilversum Town Hall?A.It consists of approximately 75 buildings.B.It looks like an open air museum in the city.C.It is a classic example in architecture textbooks.D.It has shaped most of 20th century Hilversum.CThe University of Birmingham is the first excellent UK Russell Group university to announce that it will accept the "Gaokao" exam for high-flying Chinese students wishing to join its. undergraduate courses in2019. High school students who complete the "National Higher Education Entrance Examination", or Gaokao, with top grades will be able to apply for direct entry onto Birmingham degree programmes without first completing a foundation year which is a routine for the freshman.Gaokao is usually taken by students in their last year of senior high school and, every year, each province in China sets the grades required to gain admission to its universities. It is usually held across China in early June. Students are tested in Chinese, Mathematics, a Foreign Language and social sciences or natural sciences.University of Birmingham Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Eastwood said: "The University of Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. We welcome people from around the globe to study at Birmingham and Chinese students form an integral part of our education and research community. We are further opening access to Birmingham's wealth of education opportunities for the brightest and most dedicated Chinese students by accepting this strict and important qualification. I look forward to welcoming these high-flying students to the University of Birmingham. "Gaokao is increasingly accepted by universities in Australia, the USA, Canada and mainland Europe. Birmingham will only be considering high quality students who achieve a minimum 80% Gaokao score and meet additional academic and English language requirements.Professor J on Frampton, Director of the University of Birmingham's China Institute said:"The University of Birmingham has a long history of educating students from China and one of our most famous graduates is LiSiguang-the founding father of Chinese geology. I am delighted that the University is now accepting the Gaokao. This gives the brightest and best Chinese students an opportunity to move straight into the first year of our undergraduate programmes and experience the benefits of studying at a global Top 100 university, such as Birmingham. "1.What do Chinese students have to do to enter the University of Birmingham before 2019?A.Go through a foundation year.B.Prepare Birmingham degree programmes.C.Acquire the right to permanent residency.D.Score over 800% of the university's qualification examination.2.Who is the announcement intended for?A.The foreign students in China.B.All people living in the UK.C.The students of the UK.D.Chinese students.3.Which of the following best explains "integral" underlined in paragraph 3?plete.B.Necessary.C.Indifferent.D.Unimportant.4.What does the text mainly talk about?A.The introduction to the "Gaokao" of China.B.The history of the University of Birmingham.C.The high quality students accepted by top universities.D.The University of Birmingham's admission to Gaokao.DHow did the ancient Chinese keep food warm in winter?Facilities like electric rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winter without these? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties.● “Wen Ding”, ancient rice cookerOne of the major functions of an ele ctric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The “Wen Ding”, an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heat by burning fuels like charcoal. The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Na njing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age, The craftsmanship of making the “Wen Ding” was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from Shang and Zhou dynasties took on different shapes and structures.● “Ran LU”, ancient small hot potThe “Ran LU” is a small size cooking vessel (器皿)made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period(475—221 BC)●Bronze You, ancient kettleThe Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The Bronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening where charcoals could be placed. Just as people to day can’t do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink.●Bronze Yan, ancient steamerAlthough the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Yan was made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-AD 220), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern-day steamer.1.When did the “Ran LU” become popular?A.In the Zhou DynastyB.In the Warring States PeriodC.In the Eastern Han dynastyD.In the Stone Age2.The Bronze You, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening to______.A.store wineB.pour waterC.place charcoalsD.hold charcoal ashes3.What is the unique advantage of the Bronze Yan?A.It is warmB.It is convenientC.It is environment-friendlyD.It is useful4.Among the following products, which one may have the longest history?A.The “Wen Ding”.B.The “Ran LU”.C.The Bronze YouD.The Bronze YanEEach time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.LondonAlthough it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns (灯笼), previous years have seen shows with acrobatics (杂技), martial arts (武术), dance and opera nearby.San FranciscoSan Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the mainentry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.BangkokWith an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.MauritiusFound in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown s hows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.1.According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?A.London’s Chinatown.B.SanFrancisco’s Chin atown.C.Mauritius's Chinatown.D.Bangkok's Chinatown.2.What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown?A.It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.B.It is the major entrance for the Chinese.C.It is well-known for its gold business.D.It is where you can enjoy fireworks.3.If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ______.A.Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius.B.the Sunday market in Bangkok.C.the Grant Avenue in San Francisco.D.the Chinese community in London.FMore and more people in America are celebrating the Indi an holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for“row of lights". It is the most important holiday in India.Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well. The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York City's Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event. She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America. But, she said, many Americans still do not know much about India.So, she decided to act.“I felt it's about time that we should take India to mainstream Americaand show India's rich culture, heritage, arts and variety to the world," she said, “and I couldn't find a better place than Times Square.”Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago. She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square. Tens of thousands of people attend the event, now in its fourth year.In India, Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called “diyas".A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year.Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party. The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world. The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th.San Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration. And it is one of the nation's largest celebrations, with more than 15 ,000 people in attendance each year. Visitors can enjoy Indian dance，food and fireworks. Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River, along the city's famous River Walk.1. Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?A. Dances.B. Lamps.C. Food.D. Clothes.2. Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event?A. To make the American culture richer.B. To create a new business for the firm.C. To make Indian culture better known in the US.D. To show the achievements of Indian immigrants.3. What do we know about Diwali?A. It is held in autumn in India.B. It lasts five days in America.C. It has been held for 40 years in America.D. It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.4. What is the main idea of the text?A. Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.B. Many American cities compete to hold Diwali.C. Indian Holiday Diwali lights up America, too.D. Diwali has become the most important holiday in India.GWhenever w e talk about holidays, my mother teases my sister and me about how we “make out like robbers.” She is referring to the fact that we are half Jewish and half Indian, so we receive gifts on both the festivals of lights: Hanukkah and Diwali. Though my mother teases us, I do not mind getting two sets of gifts!Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th day Of the Jewish month, which is usually sometime in December. On Hanukkah, like most Jewish families, we light a menorah and say a prayer each night. We also say a special prayer on the first night. After that, it is a tradition for my sister and me to do ‘hot and cold’ for our hidden Hanukkah gifts. When we walk towards the gift, our parents say ‘hot’ and when we walk further away, they say ‘cold’. We each receive one present every night of Hanukkah. Another part I like about this holiday is seeing family members who we do not see often. My aunt usually stays for a few days, and we sometimes visit other relatives.Diwali is celebrated on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October / November). To celebrate Diwali, my family does a pooja, or prayers, in honor of the goddess Lakshmi. Since she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, the pooja includes washing silver coins in milk and water. InIndia, people decorate their houses with lamps, similar to the way you might light up your house for Christmas. My family just places a few candles outside. We also set off firecrackers, which is my favorite part. We often do this activity with friends to add to the excitement.Both holidays have different histories and stories. We celebrate theta in different ways, yet they both have the same meaning. They both translate into Festival of Lights. and they both mean family and presents for me!1.Why does the author receive gifts on both Hanukkah and Diwali?A.Because he lives in a rich family.B.Because he lives in two different countries.C.Because his Parents like celebrating their different cultures.D.Because his Parents like spending money buying gifts for them.2.What does the Underlined phrase “hot and cold” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.A kind of Hanukkah’ game.B.A kind of Hanukkah gift.C.A can of festival drink.D.A riddle written on lights.3.We can learn from the text that Hanukkah and Diwali_________.A.share the same history and cultureB.are celebrated by both Jews and IndiansC.are both related to the legend of lightsD.encourage the families to do their prayers4.What is the author’s attitude towards Hanukkah and Diwali?A.She enjoys celebrating both of them.B.She does mind spending them.C.She likes Hanukkah better.D.She likes Diwali better.HTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining global popularity. According to a government white paper, TCM has been introduced in 183 countries and regions around the world.Westerners’ understanding of TCM, however, may be limited to acupuncture, cupping and massage(针灸,拔罐和按摩). For instance, the purple, injury-like marks left on U. S. swimmer Michael Phelps,back from cupping for the purpose of relaxing his muscles and reducing pain became the center of attention during the Rio Olympics in 2016.As a matter of fact, Chinese herbs play a more important role in getting rid of diseases and keeping the body in good condition in the TCM treatment system than physical treatment. It is therefore disheartening to know that while 103 World Health Organization member countries have given approval to the practice of acupuncture, not many recognize Chinese herbal medicine. TCM falls far behind Western medicine owing partly to the slow development of Chinese herbs.Herbs are made into pills, powder and soup, and the kind of herbs used, their quality and quantity, and the processing of the ingredients (原材料) jointly determine the effectiveness of the prescription. Compared with Western medicine, which has standardized drug production processes and treatment methods, TCM lacks standardization, with the chemical composition and functions of its medicines being unclear and their effects being unstable. Fortunately, standardization has improved in recent decades, with an increasing number of factories producing patented TCM drugs.Another factor that has prevented the development of TCM prescription drugs is the lack of creativity. While Western medicine-making companies come up with new products every year, TCM drug producers tend to make medicines according to prescriptions handed down from the past. Chinese chemist Tu Youyou’s winning the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her research into malaria (疟疾) treatment may drive creativity to some extent in China’s TCM industry. However, the current state of affairs cannot be changed within a short time.1.Why does the author mention the example of Michael Phelps?A.Because he was injured in his swimming.B.Because cupping is a kind of important TCM treatment.C.Because westerners know a little about TCM.D.Because westerners attach great importance to TCM.2.Why don’t some member countries of WHO recognize Chinese herbal medicine?A.Because Chinese herbs can get rid of diseases.B.Because they only approve the practice of acupuncture.C.Because Western medicine is more effective.D.Because medicine made out of Chinese herbs develops slowly.pared with Western medicine, what is the weak point of TCM in Paragraph 4?A.The methods of planting herbs.B.The effectiveness of prescription.cking in standardization.D.Its stable functions.4.The lack of creativity in TCM refers to the fact that.A.medicine-making companies lack creativityB.prescriptions are got from the pastC.Western companies are more experiencedD.medicine-making companies lack driving force答案及解析A答案：1.B; 2.A; 3.D; 4.D解析：1.细节理解题。

高三英语一轮复习专题训练卷之阅读理解（全国通用）：历史文化类1、Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area.Not all historical buildings are attractive.However, there may be other reasons—for example, economic(经济的) reasons—why they should be preserved.So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people.What should we do then if a new building is needed?In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style.Indeed, there are many examples in my own home town of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings.As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate(影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt(破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too.Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas.I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative(保守的) and do not like change.Although we have to respect people’s feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward. If we always reproduced what was there before,we would all still be living incaves .Thus , I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different , even though that might be the more risky choice.1.What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph?A.Some of them are not attractive.B.Most of them are too expensive to preserve.C.They are more pleasing than modern buildings.D.They have nothing to do with the historic feel of an area.2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the author?A.We should reproduce the same old buildings.B.Buildings should not dominate their surroundings.C.Some old buildings have spoilt the area they are in.D.No one understands why people speak against new buildings.3.By “move things forward” in the last paragraph , the author probably means“_________”.A.destroy old buildingsB.put things in a different placeC.choose new architectural stylesD.respect people's feelings for historical buildings4.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To explain why people dislike change.B.To warn that we could end up living in caves.C.To admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings.D.To argue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas.答案：1.A; 2.C; 3.C; 4.D解析：1.【语篇导读】历史遗址是一个地方的文化瑰宝,在它的旁边是否可以修建现代化的建筑呢?不同的人有不同的意见,看看作者是从什么角度来进行辩论的。

2020届高考英语一轮复习完形填空专题集训---历史文化类1、 In China, it is quite usual to ask people about their age. However, this question is often regarded as 1 in the West. This is quite true of 2 , and even more so if the inquirer (询问者) is a man. However, it is very 3 to ask children about their age. Since it is not a secret for them, theydon’t 4 at all. In fact, some 5 people are quite happy to talk about their age, 6 if they feel they look young for their age. However, it is not very 7 to ask a direct question like “How old are you?” 8 elderly people want to talk about their age, and perhaps receive 9 on how young they look, they may easily bring up the topic (话题) by 10 and ask the other to 11 how old they are. In such a 12 , it is quite acceptable to discuss age 13 . They normally expect to be complimented (恭维) on their youthfulness rather than tobe 14 that they look very old.Even though 15 do not usually ask people directly how old they are, this does not 16 that they are not interested to know how old other people are. They may ask someone else for the 17 , or they may try to bring up the topic 18 , sometimes discussions about educational background and the number of years of working 19 may provide some clues (线索). Of course, not everyone 20 that, so they ask little about age.1.A.simple B.impolite C.difficult D.important2.A.friends B.speakers C.children D.women3.A.funny B.helpful C.normal D.necessary4.A.mind B.regret C.expect D.promise5.A.old B.honest C.young D.strong6.A.finally B.probably C.generally D.especially7.A.quick B.wise C.stupid D.lucky8.A.Before B.Since C.If D.Although9.A.praise B.doubt C.news D.instruction10.A.myself B.yourself C.ourselves D.themselves11.A.guess B.decide C.answer D.explain12.A.world B.family C.situation D.sentence13.A.secretly B.freely C.quietly D.seriously14.A.told B.warned C.taught D.shown15.A.guests B.strangers C.villagers D.westerners16.A.agree B.mean C.prove D.include17.A.advice B.support rmation D.knowledge18.A.recently B.suddenly C.immediately D.indirectly19.A.environment B.experience C.population D.relationship20.A.knows about B.lives with C.cares about D.deals with2、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C 和D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

高考英语一轮复习专项训练阅读理解(社会文化)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, which falls between October and November. It's a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps.In honor of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare, succcss, and well-being. People welcome the goddess into their homes by decorating entrances with colorful lanterns and traditional designs. In addition, many people treat themselves to fine jewelry, praying for good fortune. Those who cannot afford so much, seek out cheaper items such as clothes or household goods.The second day of the festival is called Kali Chaudas. For some, the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and businesses. They decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand.The third day is when the biggest celebrations occur, which begin early in the morning with a visit to a temple to seek the blessings of the goddess. As the sun sets, festival observers light up their homes with small lamps and enjoy delicious traditional foods with their loved ones.The festival's fourth day is celebrated in many different ways. Friends and relatives visit with gifts, sweets and best wishes for the season.And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Oooj It honors the close bond between brothers and sisters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious food.For children in India, Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get all entire week off from school and are treated to gifts, new clothes, amazing food, and, in the past at least, a large number of fireworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the country's favorite celebrations.（1）People celebrate the first day of Diwali mainly for______.A.good fortune.B.colorful lanternsC.expensive jewelryD.traditional designs（2）What's the probable purpose of creating "rangoli" on the floor?A.To design traditional patterns.B.To produce colored powder or sand.C.To help get rid of bad luck.D.To produce an opportunity in business.（3）What is a man likely to do on the last day of the festival?A.Exchange gifts and best wishes with his loved ones.B.Be busy decorating his home during the day.C.Get together with his sisters and brothers.D.Light up his home with small lamps.（4）Which of the following may not be a reason for children's love of Diwali?A.Having a week off.B.Getting Christmas gifts.C.Enjoying amazing food.D.Setting off fireworks.【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了印度最重要的节日之一——排灯节。